Youth leadership applications being accepted

The Office of Youth Services will accept applications for the Young Women’s and Men’s Leadership Development Program through Feb. 20.

Both programs are free for ages 15 to 18 and will begin 6:30 p.m. March 5 at the Lou Walker Center, 2538 Panola Road, Lithonia. Participants will meet the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until December.

Youth who participate in the Young Women’s and Men’s Leadership Development Program will have the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional development training skills through workshops, leadership development, college readiness and more.